Senior Manager, Software Engineer, Cust. Operational Excellence at The Coca-Cola Company

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

178300.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Architecture Design, Cloud-Native Solutions, Azure Services, CI/CD, Automation, Code Review, System Resilience, Observability, Security Controls, Full Stack Development, Salesforce Platforms, Technical Design, Product Partnership

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Job Description Summary: The Senior Manager, Software Engineer is a senior individual contributor accountable for designing, building, and sustaining production-grade software solutions that support Customer and Commercial product teams operating under a modern Product Operating Model. This role is deeply hands-on. The Senior Manager is expected to write, review, and maintain code, shape technical direction, and deliver complex capabilities end-to-end. The role acts as a technical multiplier, raising engineering quality, delivery speed, and system resilience—without formal people management responsibility. Core Accountabilities Product Model & Discovery Partnership Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Tech Leads to co-own product outcomes, not just implementation details. Participate in discovery to assess feasibility, reduce risk early, and shape solution approaches before commitments are made. Translate customer and business problems into clear technical designs and executable solutions. Software Architecture & Technical Design Design and evolve scalable, maintainable software architectures aligned to Customer and Commercial domains. Make explicit trade-offs across performance, reliability, security, cost, and time-to-market. Ensure designs support testability, observability, and long-term sustainability. Provide architectural guidance through design reviews, reference implementations, and standards. Hands-On Software Delivery Build, extend, and maintain production software across services, APIs, and platforms. Lead complex engineering initiatives through direct contribution, not delegation. Ensure high standards for code quality, automated testing, and documentation. Reduce technical debt through thoughtful refactoring and simplification. Automation & Engineering Excellence Design and implement automation-first approaches across testing, deployment, and operational workflows. Ensure software is delivered with strong automated test coverage and integrated CI/CD pipelines. Improve developer experience by reducing friction and manual steps in the delivery lifecycle. Use metrics to continuously improve throughput, reliability, and quality. Individual Contributor Technical Leadership Act as a go to technical authority for complex problems and critical systems. Influence technical direction across teams through expertise and credibility. Mentor senior engineers and Tech Leads through coaching and collaboration (without direct management). Set the technical bar for craftsmanship, reliability, and operational ownership. Business Partnership & Communication Serve as a trusted technical partner to Product and business stakeholders. Communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, and risks in clear business-relevant terms. Proactively surface constraints and dependencies early to avoid late surprises. Support external partner or customer discussions as a technical authority when needed. Software Engineering Expertise Demonstrate deep hands-on experience building and operating software through full stack development and Salesforce platforms. Design cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services and platform capabilities. Apply secure by design principles using Azure identity, access, and security controls. Ensure solutions are observable, resilient, and cost-effective in Azure environments. Stay current on modern platform evolution and evaluate new capabilities for real business value. Success Measures Delivery of high-quality, reliable software that meets customer and business outcomes. Reduced production incidents and improved system stability. Strong automated test coverage and CI/CD adoption. Faster delivery cycles with sustained quality. Positive influence on engineering standards and practices across teams. Leadership Profile Builder-first mindset with strong technical depth Outcome-oriented, not task-driven Influences through credibility and execution Comfortable operating in ambiguity and complex systems Holds a high bar for quality, automation, and ownership Required Experience & Capabilities Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 8–12+ years of hands-on software engineering experience. Proven impact as a senior individual contributor on complex systems. Deep expertise in modern software development, automation, and cloud-native architectures. Strong understanding of CI/CD, testing strategies, and operational excellence. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in business terms. The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. Skills: Pay Range: $152,000 - $178,300 Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target. Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Atlanta Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: March 20, 2026 Our Purpose and Growth Culture: We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws. The Coca-Cola Company is a global community of passionate employees who are refreshing the world and making a difference every day. Innovation has been at the heart of our story since 1886. It goes beyond new flavors and brands. Learn more about our system and how we’re making an impact. We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a stronger and more innovative company. This includes supporting the financial and personal well-being of our employees. Learn more about our benefits. We empower each and every one of our employees across the globe to prioritize their career development by building capabilities, developing new skills, and leaning into new experiences. Learn how we provide support and clarity on defining your own career so you can thrive. We’re glad you’ve chosen to explore your next career opportunity with The Coca-Cola Company. Learn more about our hiring process and pick up tips on how to showcase your experience and skills so you can stand out and thrive.

Responsibilities

This senior individual contributor is accountable for designing, building, and sustaining production-grade software solutions supporting Customer and Commercial product teams, requiring deep hands-on work including writing, reviewing, and maintaining code. The role involves partnering closely with Product Managers and Designers to translate business problems into technical designs, shaping technical direction, and acting as a technical multiplier to improve engineering quality and delivery speed.